Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds and Turtles are Flourishing

Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds and Turtles are Flourishing

In the continuing conservation success story of eliminating invasive species on tropical islands, the nation of Tuvalu has completed the eradication of invasive rats from 6 of its 124 islands. Additionally, an overwhelming population of invasive mosquitoes and “yellow crazy ants” are both nearly eliminated. The project’s success was an example of the power that […] The post Rats and Yellow Crazy Ants Eradicated on 6 Polynesian Islands–Now, Birds…